Aruba AP-515 (RW) Unified AP

The Aruba AP-515 (RW) Unified AP stands apart from typical enterprise access points by combining Wi-Fi 6 efficiency with a dedicated 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet uplink, ensuring that high-density client environments never bottleneck at the wired edge. As a unified model, it can operate under a controller or switch to Instant mode for controller-less deployments, giving IT teams flexible management without sacrificing performance.

Highlights

• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with dual-band concurrent operation: 4x4:4 on 5 GHz (up to 4.8 Gbps) and 2x2:2 on 2.4 GHz (up to 575 Mbps)
• One 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet port and one 1000BASE-T port for high-speed uplink and link aggregation
• Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (BLE) radio for location services and IoT connectivity
• Advanced security with WPA3, Enhanced Open (OWE), and WPA2/WPA compatibility
• Supports both 802.3at (PoE+) and 802.3bt (PoE++) power sourcing for flexible deployment

In daily use

In busy offices, lecture halls, or retail spaces, the AP-515 maintains consistent throughput for dozens of simultaneous clients. The quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor and 1 GB of RAM handle real-time traffic shaping, while the 8 GB flash storage allows future firmware expansion. The integrated omni-directional antennas provide reliable coverage without external hardware, and the USB 2.0 port can host IoT dongles or other peripherals. With a regulatory domain of RW (Rest of World), this access point is ready for international deployments.

Full specifications

• Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
• Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, dual-band concurrent
• MIMO Configuration: 4x4:4 (5 GHz), 2x2:2 (2.4 GHz)
• Max Data Rates: 4.8 Gbps (5 GHz), 575 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
• Antenna Type: Integrated omni-directional
• Ethernet Ports: 1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GBASE-T), 1x Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T)
• PoE Support: 802.3at (Class 4) or 802.3bt (Class 5)
• Management Modes: Unified (Controller-based) or Instant (Controller-less)
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (BLE) radio
• USB Port: 1x USB 2.0 host interface
• Processor: Quad-core ARM Cortex A53 at 1.8 GHz
• Memory: 1 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash
• Regulatory Domain: RW (Rest of World)
• Security Features: WPA3, WPA2, WPA, Enhanced Open (OWE)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C (32°F to +122°F)

Final note

The Aruba AP-515 (RW) Unified AP is a future-ready investment for enterprises that demand high throughput, robust security, and flexible management in a single compact device.